Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $46,760 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $61,600
Employed locally 340
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $39,110
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $61,600
    90th
    $61,600

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 69% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,990
    Salinas, CA $69,560
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $65,100
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $63,820

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,060
    Light Truck Drivers $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Bakersfield, CA is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.44 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Bakersfield, CA is 18.6% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,110.